SAS® Studio 2023.10
Accessibility Conformance Report- Revision Date: December 21, 2023
- Contact: accessibility@sas.com
- VPAT version: 2.4
SAS® Studio software (hereafter ‘the software’) is a SAS developer environment that runs in a Web browser, enabling developers to program and interact with SAS wherever and whenever they want. The software delivers a consistent experience from any computing device, with always-available productivity features integrated into the framework.
Information regarding the accessibility of the software can be found here: SAS Studio: Accessibility Features
The software was not tested against all WCAG AAA success criteria.
Software is not part of a closed system.
The software is an authoring tool and methods for creating accessible ODS output can be found here: Creating Accessible SAS® Viya® Output Using ODS and ODS Graphics.
The software is a Web application. The following standards and guidelines are included in the VPAT. All other standards and guidelines are not applicable.
- WCAG 2.0 Level A
- WCAG 2.0 Level AA
- WCAG 2.0 Level AAA - only 1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced)
- WCAG 2.1 Level A
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA
- Section 508: Functional Performance Criteria
- Section 508: Support Documentation and Services
- EN 301 549: Functional Performance Statements
- EN 301 549: Documentation and Support Services
- EN 301 549: Software
The software was tested with the following.
- axe-core
- JAWS using Google Chrome
- Keyboard-only interactions
- Dragon
- Google Chrome zoom settings
- Colour Contrast Analyser
- Manual inspection of the DOM
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supported: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Partially Supported: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA
This VPAT is based on an accessibility review of sample workflows of the Software. This review included the following:
- Setting preferences
- Creating and running programs and viewing results
- Saving and loading programs
- Running programs with errors
- Viewing data sets
- Importing data
- Running tasks
- Building queries with the query builder
- Creating flows
- Using the command line
NOTICE: SAS' only warranty or other obligations to Customer with respect to the SAS software shall be as set forth in a signed licensing agreement between SAS and the Customer. This information does not constitute user documentation as referenced in SAS' standard license agreement.
SAS and all other SAS Institute, Inc. product and service names are registered trademarks of SAS Institute, Inc. in the USA and other countries. ® indicates USA registration. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
WCAG 2.1 Report
Table 1: Success Criteria, Level A
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A) | Partially Supported | Exceptions include:
Visualizations created using ODS Graphics and following Creating Accessible SAS® Viya® Output Using ODS and ODS Graphics. can be given alternative text descriptions and can be sonified using the SAS Graphics Accelerator. |
| 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A) | Supported | The Software contains no multimedia. |
| 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A) | Supported | The Software contains no multimedia. |
| 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A) | Supported | The Software contains no multimedia. |
| 1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A) | Partially Supported | Exceptions include:
Creating Accessible SAS® Viya® Output Using ODS and ODS Graphics. details how to create output that supports this criterion. |
| 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A) | Supported | |
| 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A) | Supported | |
| 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A) | Supported | In the software itself, content conveyed through presentation is also presented via text. Creating Accessible SAS® Viya® Output Using ODS and ODS Graphics. details how to create output that supports this criterion. |
| 1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) | Supported | The Software contains no multimedia. |
| 2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A) | Partially Supported | Exceptions include:
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| 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A) | Supported | The software includes a code editor which uses the tab and arrow keys to perform its essential functions. Focus can be moved from the code editor using multiple keyboard-based techniques, such as the Landmarks Dialog (Ctrl + F6) which enables users with limited manipulation to quickly navigate between sections of the application using only the keyboard. For more information, see the Accessibility Features documentation for the Software. |
| 2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A) | Supported | |
| 2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A) | Supported | |
| 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A) | Supported | |
| 2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A) | Supported | |
| 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A) | Supported | The Software incorporates the Landmarks Dialog(Ctrl + F6) which enables users with limited manipulation to quickly navigate between sections of the application using only the keyboard. For more information, see the Accessibility Features documentation for the Software. |
| 2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) | Supported | |
| 2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A) | Partially Supported | Exceptions include:
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| 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) | Supported | |
| 2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A) | Supported | |
| 2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A) | Supported | |
| 2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A) | Supported | |
| 2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A) | Supported | |
| 3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A) | Supported | |
| 3.2.1 On Focus (Level A) | Supported | |
| 3.2.2 On Input (Level A) | Supported | |
| 3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A) | Supported | |
| 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A) | Supported | |
| 4.1.1 Parsing (Level A) | Supported | |
| 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) | Partially Supported | The software is a web application with interactions similar to a desktop application. Screen reader users should toggle off the virtual cursor so they can use interactive components within the Software. Some visualizations created using ODS Graphics can be sonified using the SAS Graphics Accelerator. Exceptions include:
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Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA) | Supported | The Software contains no multimedia. |
| 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) | Supported | The Software contains no multimedia. |
| 1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA) | Partially Supported | Exceptions include:
Note: The software contains a High Contrast theme which partially supports the contrast (minimum) requirements. When using the software to author web content, users can choose from a wide variety of styles and customize them, as desired. Creating Accessible SAS® Viya® Output Using ODS and ODS Graphics. details how to create output that supports this criterion. |
| 1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA) | Partially Supported | Exceptions include:
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| 1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA) | Supported | Creating Accessible SAS® Viya® Output Using ODS and ODS Graphics. details how to create output that supports this criterion. |
| 1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA) | Not Applicable | This product is presented similar to a desktop application with a rich user interface. The primary purpose of this product is not to deliver lengthy, written prose, which is the purpose of 1.4.10. |
| 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA) | Not Applicable | The software is a complex web application, and not a set of static pages. As such, there is explicitly only one way to do many of the paths of functionality within the software. |
| 2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA) | Partially Supported | The software supports a user preference that enables users to customize the size and color of the focus indicator. For more information, see the Accessibility Features documentation for the Software. Exceptions include:
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| 3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA) | Supported | |
| 4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA) | Partially Supported | Exceptions include:
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Table 3: Success Criteria, Level AAA
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2.6 Sign Language (Prerecorded) (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 1.2.7 Extended Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 1.2.8 Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 1.2.9 Audio-only (Live) (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 1.3.6 Identify Purpose (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 1.4.6 Contrast Enhanced (Level AAA) | Partially Supported | The software contains a High Contrast theme which partially supports the contrast enhanced requirements. Exceptions include:
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| 1.4.7 Low or No Background Audio (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 1.4.8 Visual Presentation (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 1.4.9 Images of Text (No Exception) (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.1.3 Keyboard (No Exception) (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.2.3 No Timing (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.2.4 Interruptions (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.2.5 Re-authenticating (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.2.6 Timeouts (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.3.2 Three Flashes (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.3.3 Animation and Interactions (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.4.8 Location (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only) (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.4.10 Section Headings (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.5.5 Target Size (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.5.6 Concurrent Input Mechanisms (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 3.1.3 Unusual Words (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 3.1.4 Abbreviations (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 3.1.5 Reading Level (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 3.1.6 Pronunciation (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 3.2.5 Change on Request (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 3.3.5 Help (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated | |
| 3.3.6 Error Prevention (All) (Level AAA) | Not Evaluated |
2017 Section 508 Report
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 302.1 Without Vision | Partially Supported | The software supports users without vision except for related issues noted in Tables 1 and 2. |
| 302.2 With Limited Vision | Partially Supported | The software supports users with limited vision except for related issues noted in Tables 1 and 2. |
| 302.3 Without Perception of Color | Partially Supported | The software supports users with limited vision except for related issues noted in Tables 1 and 2. |
| 302.4 Without Hearing | Supported | |
| 302.5 With Limited Hearing | Supported | |
| 302.6 Without Speech | Supported | |
| 302.7 With Limited Manipulation | Partially Supported | The software supports users with limited manipulation except for related issues noted in Tables 1 and 2. |
| 302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength | Supported | |
| 302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities | Supported |
Chapter 5: Software
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features | Not Applicable | |
| 502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3 Accessibility Services | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 502.3.1 Object Information | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.2 Modification of Object Information | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.4 Values | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.5 Modification of Values | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.6 Label Relationships | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.8 Text | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.9 Modification of Text | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.10 List of Actions | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.11 Actions on Objects | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.12 Focus Cursor | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor | Not Applicable | |
| 502.3.14 Event Notification | Not Applicable | |
| 503 Applications | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 503.2 User Preferences | Not Applicable | |
| 503.3 Alternative User Interfaces | Not Applicable | |
| 503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 503.4.1 Caption Controls | Not Applicable | |
| 503.4.2 Audio Description Controls | Not Applicable | |
| 504 Authoring Tools | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 504.2 Content Creation or Editing (if not authoring tool, enter "not applicable") | See information in WCAG section | See information in WCAG section |
| 504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion | Supported | The ODS HTML5 option enables the user to create content that preserves accessibility information. |
| 504.2.2 PDF Export | Supported | There are methods for users to create PDF output that contains sufficient accessibility information. |
| 504.3 Prompts | Supported | The ACCESSIBLECHECK option provides accessibility reminders in the log output. |
| 504.4 Templates | Supported | There are provided templates (report styles) and systems in place to enable users to create output with sufficient accessibility information. See Creating Accessible SAS® Viya® Output Using ODS and ODS Graphics. |
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 602 Support Documentation | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features | Supported | Online support documentation is available |
| 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation | See information in WCAG section | See information in WCAG section |
| 602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation | Supported | Product documentation is delivered in electronic formats. |
| 603 Support Services | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features | Supported | Online support documentation is available. |
| 603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs | Supported |
EN 301 549 Report
Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2.1 Usage without vision | Partially Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.2 Usage with limited vision | Partially Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.3 Usage without perception of color | Partially Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.4 Usage without hearing | Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing | Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability | Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength | Partially Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.8 Usage with limited reach | Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers | Supported | |
| 4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning | Supported | See corresponding row in Chapter 3 of the Section 508 Report. |
| 4.2.11 Privacy | Supported |
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1.3 Non-visual access | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 5.1.3.1 Audio output of visual information | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.3.2 Auditory output delivery including speech | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.3.3 Auditory output correlation | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.3.4 Speech output user control | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.3.5 Speech output automatic interruption | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.3.6 Speech output for non-text content | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.3.7 Speech output for video information | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.3.8 Masked entry | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.3.9 Private access to personal data | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.3.10 Non-interfering audio output | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.3.11 Private listening volume | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.3.12 Speaker volume | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.3.13 Volume reset | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.3.14 Spoken languages | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.3.15 Non-visual error identification | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.3.16 Receipts, tickets, and transactional outputs | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.4 Functionality closed to text enlargement | Not Applicable | |
| 5.1.5 Visual output for auditory information | Not Applicable |
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1 Caption processing technology | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 7.1.1 Captioning playback | Not Applicable | |
| 7.1.2 Captioning synchronization | Not Applicable | |
| 7.1.3 Preservation of captioning | Not Applicable | |
| 7.1.4 Captions characteristics | Not Applicable | |
| 7.1.5 Spoken subtitles | Not Applicable | |
| 7.2.1 Audio description playback | Not Applicable | |
| 7.2.2 Audio description synchronization | Not Applicable | |
| 7.2.3 Preservation of audio description | Not Applicable | |
| 7.3 User controls for captions and audio description | Not Applicable |
Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.x section)
Chapter 11: Software
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility services | Not Applicable | |
| 11.5.2.4 Assistive technology | Not Applicable | |
| 11.5.2.5 Object information | Not Applicable | |
| 11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers | Not Applicable | |
| 11.5.2.7 Values | Not Applicable | |
| 11.5.2.8 Label relationships | Not Applicable | |
| 11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships | Not Applicable | |
| 11.5.2.10 Text | Not Applicable | |
| 11.5.2.11 List of available actions | Not Applicable | |
| 11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions | Not Applicable | |
| 11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes | Not Applicable | |
| 11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes | Not Applicable | |
| 11.5.2.15 Change notification | Not Applicable | |
| 11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties | Not Applicable | |
| 11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text | Not Applicable | |
| 11.6 Documented accessibility usage | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 11.6.1 User control of accessibility features | Not Applicable | |
| 11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features | Not Applicable | |
| 11.7 User preferences | Not Applicable | |
| 11.8 Authoring tools | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 11.8.1 Content technology | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 11.8.2 Accessible content creation (if not authoring tool, enter "not applicable") | See information in WCAG section | See information in WCAG section |
| 11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations | Supported | See 504.2.1 in the Section 508 report. |
| 11.8.4 Repair assistance | Supported | See 504.3 in the Section 508 report. |
| 11.8.5 Templates | Supported | See 504.4 in the Section 508 report. |
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 12.1 Product documentation | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 12.1.1 Accessibility and compatibility features | Supported | See 602.2 in the Section 508 Report. |
| 12.1.2 Accessible documentation | See information in WCAG section | See information in WCAG section |
| 12.2 Support Services | Heading cell - no response required | Heading cell - no response required |
| 12.2.2 Information on accessibility and compatibility features | Supported | See 603.2 in the Section 508 Report. |
| 12.2.3 Effective communication | Supported | See 603.3 in the Section 508 Report. |
| 12.2.4 Accessible documentation | See information in WCAG section | See information in WCAG section |